Saturday, July 9, 2016

The historical fiction genre helps us as readers draw a connection between past and present. That chronological connection points to the heart hole
of historical fiction: our desire for guidance. We don’t like making mistakes,
but we know we don’t know enough to avoid making every mistake. So we look
backward, remembering the old adage, “Those who forget the past are doomed to
repeat it.”

Therefore, we
read historical novels because they remind us that we need guidance, and when we acknowledge the
Lord, the true source of guidance, He will make our paths straight (Proverbs
3:6), whispering in our ear, “This is the way, walk in it.” (Isaiah 30:21)

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Most of the books reviewed for this blog are bought or borrowed from a library. However, some (usually two dozen or less) each year are given to me free from the author or publisher.

I haven't previewed every book or other work of art that I included in my monthly arts lists. Many works are included for other reasons, such as insights to culture, making them worthwhile but perhaps containing questionable content. Therefore, use discernment when listening, reading, or viewing these pieces.